"Columbia" Winning The Cup (1899 Original Black & White Film)

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Experience the thrill of the decisive moment in the great International Yacht Races with this captivating black and white film from 1899! Against a backdrop of dramatic clouds, the Light Boat marks the finishing line in this epic aquatic struggle. Watch as the Columbia crosses the line, closely pursued by the Shamrock, with the steam from the Light Ship's whistle announcing the hard-earned victory of the American yacht. Don't miss this gripping portrayal of triumph on the high seas!

Source :
American Vitagraph Company, Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1899) "Columbia" winning the Cup. Blackton, J. S. & Smith, A. E., prods United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694180

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